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Kyiv (Kiev) In Your Pocket

Kyiv (Kiev) In Your Pocket
If you’re reading this, you are either in Kyiv or on the way to the biggest and greatest sport event that has ever been held in Ukraine. Five years of preparation, renovation, building and rebuilding everywhere around the city has brought us a splendid, beautiful stadium, new airport terminals, new roads, and dozens of hotels and restaurants. We at In Your Pocket have been happy to see these changes during these five years and are incredibly glad to welcome you to our beautiful city.
Kyiv is the soul of Ukraine, playing a key part in the past, present and future of the country. One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Kyiv is covered in a sea of greenery, which can be seen everywhere - in its many parks, boulevards and gardens. At every corner of every street you will find beautiful historic sites. 
There are certain cities that symbolize a nation, and Kyiv is one of them. For almost 300 years Kyiv was the centre of Kyivan Rus, a mighty Eastern Slavic state whose territory spread from the Western Buh to the Volga, from the Black Sea to the Baltic. It was a shield that protected Europe from the invasions of savage nomads. Hordes of invaders poured into our nation for centuries, but every time they were turned back by the Slavic stronghold. The Kyivan Rus’ state disintegrated during the 12th and 13th centuries, and some of its territory came under the rule of Moscow and Poland.
One can only imagine what Kyiv would have become if not for the continuing invasions that began in 1240 by roaming Mongol Tatars and continued for 700 years, including the German occupation of World War II. The Germans destroyed 40 per cent of the city, while the retreating Soviets destroyed much of Khreschatyk Street, the main street of Kyiv. Even in what was technically peace time, hundreds of churches and cathedrals, architectural and historical masterpieces, were destroyed during the 1920s and 1930s.
Today we are witnessing a great time in Kyiv’s and in Ukraine’s history. With a population of over three million, the same as Rome, Paris, and Madrid, changes are taking place at an amazing pace. At the same time, Kyiv faces the challenges that other modern European cities face.  
The great football holiday has started! We anxiously await the excited, joyous surge expected to fill the city from the first days of June until the great final game, which will take place on July 1 at the oldest and the biggest stadium among the co-hosting cities! 
Vitayemo v Kyievi! Welcome to Kyiv!

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